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The National Black Law Students Association lends its support and assistance for relief efforts in Haiti(1/16/2010) Washington, D.C. - In the wake of the devastation that was caused by the earthquake in Haiti, the National Black Law Students Association extends its support to the families of those with loved ones in Haiti and offers aid to help those who are affected. NBLSA praises the Obama administration designating temporary protected status for Haitians now living in America. This designation will allow Haitians living in America to continue living and working here for the next 18 months. In the wake of this devastating event, NBLSA will intensify its longstanding involvement with Haiti. (Read more about the NBLSA C.A.R.E.S. Program.) Annually, NBLSA has traveled to Haiti for its national campaign, the Haiti Project, in order to raise awareness about the severe and immediate issues facing Haiti, including widespread poverty, child labor, barriers to education, and gang violence. NBLSA is committed to the development and prosperity of Haiti and its citizens, and this dedication will be strengthened in light of the tragedy which has occurred. "We send our thoughts and prayers to those in Haiti who are now left to deal with the severe aftermath of this tragedy," said NBLSA's National Chair Tiffany Munsell, "and we, as an organization, recommit ourselves and our efforts to helping those affected." The earthquake, which took place in Haiti on January 12, leaving hundreds of thousands wounded or missing, has been the worst to hit the region in over 200 years. After reaching a 7.0 on the Richter scale the aftermath has left the country in a state of seeming disrepair. It is at this time we urge all to partner with organizations around the globe in order to help Haiti in its time of need. As global citizens it's important that we demonstrate our solidarity to helping those in their time of greatest need. To find out how to aid in recovery efforts please visit, http://thelede.blogs.nytimes.com, The New York Times Lede News Blog for a list of organizations currently offering assistance to those affected by the earthquake. For those needing information about the status of family or friends in Haiti please call the State Department's hotline at 1 (888) 407-4747 for more information. The National Black Law Students Association, founded in 1968, is a national organization formed to articulate and promote the needs and goals of Black law students and effectuate change in the legal community. As the largest student run organization in the United States with over 7000 members, NBLSA is also comprised of chapters or affiliates in six different countries, including the Bahamas, Nigeria and South Africa. ### Contact: Alicia A. Forde National Attorney General National Black Law Students Association ag@nblsa.org |
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